The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise

Most likely because this was the first time he

be her who initiated. She didn't

progress was extremely slow, it was

and her heart warmed up a

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his

given how quickly they

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

up the system. If I disable

one

They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication from leaking

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to

"Got it."

shut off after

the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and

this, we should be able

tasks from time to time. They were required

in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came

group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and

we can

the table

blankly stared

job sure is

up for his absence, but even after two

over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

not think about

chest tighten whenever he thought

time had passed, he couldn't move on from what

him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and

want such a

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It was from

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

a couple of times as heavy silence

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself

all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started

'Calm down Ryan.'

him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And

up from his seat once he sent the

resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at

go on, I

***

"We're here."

my

my eyes while

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly,

was feeling

away at the little sanity

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